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London Atheist Activist Group (friendly community)http://www.meetup.com/London-Atheist-Activist-Group-friendly-community/http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/3/8/6/global_351101862.jpeg20120522

London,
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August 18, 2012

COMPULSORY Q (no membership if not answered): Pls describe yr position on religion/faith e.g. atheist, naturalist, 'agnostic', religious doubter, religious, OR any description that best describes you. (Not to label you, just to know group make-up)

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COMPULSORY Q: Why do you want to join? (if faith/religion bothers you, what aspects in particular? (Helps us tailor activities to your concerns (within our remit of "peacefully promote reason/atheism")). Pls write as much or as little as you like.

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Where did you hear about us?

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(You're welcome as a social or even a silent member, & there's absolutely no pressure - but would you want to be involved (at some stage) in actively challenging faith in any way? Petitions, leafleting etc, or something else?

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If so, what kind of issues are most emotive for you? What kind of activism do you prefer - humourous/cheeky or more direct? Any other ideas you'd like to share at the moment?

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Introduction

I'm an ex-Muslim, now atheist. Interested in meeting like-minded individuals.

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Nous Sommes Charlie. We remain a censorship-free zone, as always. London Atheist Activist Group (LAAGers!) is UK's LARGEST ATHEIST COMMUNITY, & is really about critical thinking as a whole.Non-theists of any description or location welcome. 'Agnostics', deists & religious doubters also welcome. (We do have a few believers as members - we're happy to engage in sincere dialogue with (almost!) anyone (not EDL etc), as long as your faith position is declared upon joining, & honest and civil debate takes place). Anyone globally can join (lively discussions online everyday), & events incl. talks, activities & socials if you're living, working in or visiting London.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING:

"Thanks for doing what you're doing. Together we can make significant progress toward eradicating the faith virus". Peter Bohossian, Philosopher & author of "Manual for creating atheists"

COMMUNITY: Atheism gets a bad press, so if you're nervous about what it'd be like to join,click here & reviews will reassure you! You'll get a warm welcome from an inclusive, friendly, fun & constructive community, of all ages/ backgrounds.

SERIOUS ISSUES DOESN'T HAVE TO MEAN UPTIGHT ;-) Enjoy yourself, meet people, have a laugh. We're about PEACEFUL PROMOTION & CELEBRATION OF REASON, If you want to be active, that's great, but you'll make a difference just by joining, as larger numbers mean we can speak up on issues such as ...

'Holy' books' excuses don't stop bigotry being bigotry...

SEPARATION OF STATE from SUPERSTITIONS

FREE EXPRESSION, ONE LAW FOR ALL

HUMAN (particularly CHILDRENS') RIGHTS above RELIGIOUS RITES

Faith is pretending to know what you don't. Looking at chicken entrails for answers. Hardly something to brag about! It's the vice that we want to immunise against, with critical thinking.

Frequent & varied events in Central & West London; debates, talks ranging from social issues to science, lectures, friendly pub meetups, exhibitions, picnics ...CELEBRATIONS are also an important feature of the group.

Open debate - no censoring! We're against censoring in any form for adults. Expect civil, friendly but frank.

A peaceful activist platform (for those who want it - no pressure). We don't advocate 'forcing' atheism (it's an inevitable conclusion of thinking critically anyway!), we just want people to be ALLOWED to think for themselves, especially children. No violence/aggression, obviously, but no need for timidity either. Reason, critical thinking & egalitarianism are values to be promoted & celebrated - & we're confident, forthright and committed. We don't accept the term 'militant' - no militia is ever involved ;-) ...besides, atheism cures religious terrorism ;-)),

We facilitate & support (NO IMPOSING!) doing *something* - whatever is right for YOU, your circumstances, disposition etc ...even if it's 'just' silent membership, or social only. Just by joining the group,you're already an activist becauseyou add to our weight to speak for those who can't help themselves, so thank you.

OTHER GROUPS/ORGANISATIONS we support, details of organisers' team: LINK.